Adecco is actively seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead - Power Distribution to join our client's high-performing engineering team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Discipline Lead, this role oversees electrical design and power distribution engineering across complex oil & gas projects from concept to completion. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, guide junior staff, and ensure all project deliverables meet safety, quality and regulatory standards.
- Pay Rate: $130k-$170k/year.
- Job type: Permanent | Full-time
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design for oil & gas facilities from concept to construction.
- Develop design criteria, drawings, specifications, bills of material, and work packages.
- Perform advanced calculations: load flow, voltage drop, cable sizing, EHT, and demand load studies.
- Review and approve ETAP/SKM models, vendor/subcontractor drawings, and technical documentation.
- Supervise electrical design activities for multiple complex units.
- Provide construction support and participate in site visits as needed.
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work for accuracy.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, civil/structural, instrumentation, piping).
- Manage equipment requisitions: motors, MCC, switchgear, VFDs, UPS, EHT panels, e-houses.
- Ensure compliance with CEC, international codes, safety standards, and project specifications.
- Contribute to cost estimating, proposals, and project schedules.
Requirements
- Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science.
- 7+ years of facilities engineering/design experience in oil & gas; 10+ years preferred, including 5+ years in thermal heavy oil.
- Registered P.Eng. with APEGA.
- Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, SLDs, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and EHT isometrics.
- Proficient in ETAP or SKM modeling and advanced electrical calculations.
- Experienced with procurement of electrical equipment (motors, MCC, switchgear, VFDs, UPS, EHT panels).
- Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and industry standards.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team coordination skills.
- Excellent written/oral communication and time management.
- Able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.